The key purpose of this role is to enable students to flourish through the delivery of optimal teaching, learning and caring experience and to participate as an effective member of the Performing Arts faculty and broader School.
The successful incumbent will have the ability to teach Dance in the Senior School on a fixed term contract and capacity to also teach Dance in the Junior School and/or contribute to co-curricular Performing Arts projects as a Choreographer/Dance Director.
The incumbent is required to teach classes that accommodate mixed abilities, promote the objectives of pastoral care at St Michael's, and commit to co-curricular activities during the School year according to the co-curricular responsibilities structure.
This role will be a 12-month fixed term contract.
Whilst the load is full-time 1.0, the panel will also consider candidates interested in a part-time fraction of the position.
Please include this detail in your application.
The successful applicant will: Be a qualified teacher and be able to demonstrate a suitable tertiary qualification in teaching and their methods.
Have experience teaching Dance from Year 7 – VCE.
Have experience and/or open to teaching Dance in the Junior years.
Have experience working as a choreographer in Musical Theatre and/or Contemporary Dance styles.
Be willing to be involved in all aspects of the School's program.
Possess strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and interact with both adults and students.
Have high level communication skills.
Be able to work independently but also as part of a dynamic, creative and collaborative team.
Demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to following the School's child safety expectations, principles and policies.
Hold a current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Hold a current Anaphylaxis Certificate Hold a current National Police Check (obtained within the last 6 months) St Michael's Grammar School is one of the leading co-educational, independent schools in Australia, providing exceptional learning opportunities to students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
The School is respected for its exceptional education, wellbeing programs and a deep commitment to innovative approaches to teaching, learning and caring.
St Michael's empowers students to approach their lifelong learning journey with courage, confidence and a strong sense of social justice.
Key benefits of working at St Michael's Grammar School include: Stimulating work and learning environment Exceptional resources and facilities Active Staff Association focused on staff collegiality and wellbeing Culture of continuous improvement and celebrating success Generous professional development and coaching opportunities Access to the Schools on-site café and sporting complex Staff benefits and Employee Assistance Program Closing date for applications is 10am on 3 October 2024.
Please note we will be screening applications and scheduling interviews as applications are received; therefore, the role may be filled prior to the closing date.
For further information, please refer to our website www.stmichaels.vic.edu.au Please submit your details, resume and cover letter outlining in detail your experience and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Please note that applications without cover letters will not be considered.
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Katie-Jane Miliani on 03 8530 3341.
Student Safety and Wellbeing St Michael's Grammar School is committed to Student Safety and Wellbeing.
As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's Student Safety and Wellbeing Policies and Code of Conduct.
These documents may be downloaded from the School's website.
Attachments: - Teacher PD new format_0724.pdf